For the last two years, I’ve been dating a comedian and learning all about the comedy scene in Toronto. With his encouragement I’ve tried my hand at comedy writing and finally at stand-up.
Take a look at my very first time doing stand-up comedy at The Gayberhood Comedy…
Gary Lamkin, age 28, did his first stand up set at the age of 16 in “The Great Canadian Laugh Off” and he’s been going ever since. Now based in Toronto, Gary continues to make audiences laugh with his effective blend of material and improvisational crowd work. He was featured for the first time on television when he was 18; on the show “Comedy In The City” and has headlined and toured in various parts of Canada. He has also completed 2 years of training at Humber’s “Comedy Writing and Performance”’program. He hosts his own podcast “The Hump Day Podcast” which is available on iTunes/Spotify.
As hosts of these Humpday Wednesday YYZ events, Matt and I try to step it up with a little #casualcosplay as a nod to each film we’ve chosen to screen.
I got a chance to reuse part of my nun costume worn for the sound of music cosplay a few years ago. Just paired my homemade-sewed-by-moi nun’s habit with a black short sleeved frock from Shein…the delicate eyelit hem just gives this simple dress oomph!
Your Hosts of The Comedy Cinema: Luchador Announcer Matt Duffy and Sister Mary Irene
We still have tons more funny flicks lined up next week and beyond for the rest of the year – hope you’ll come join us for one, some or ALL of our Humpday Wednesday fun with the.ComedyCinema! Get your tickets now!
What I Wore: This lace and mesh duster overtop of an Ashley Gram slip-dress with little brown bootiesCheckout my Popcorn 🍿 earrings!
Super fun time coming up with Casual Cosplay for this classic funny flick
We still have tons more funny flicks lined up next week and beyond for the rest of the year – hope you’ll come join us for one, some or ALL of our Humpday Wednesday fun with the.ComedyCinema! Get your tickets now!
I have elderly South Asian parents with whom I’ve been trying to create healthy boundaries. With these past COVID years, I hadn’t seen my folks in person in nearly 3+ years.
This past week a lot has been happening with mentally preparing to return to work (I’ve been off on medical leave for much of the summer), something inside me was telling me to “call home.”
The Outfit I wore to visit my mum in hospital: Top from H&M; Skirt from Shein Sandals are Sketchers; Flamingo wicker purse is vintage.
I called my folks to find out that my mum and dad were leaving for the ER right at that moment. My mum had been having trouble breathing and was extremely pale; she could barely take two steps without struggling for breath.
My partner and I met them in the ER – although my folks have been in Canada over 40-years, their ability to understand and explain themselves in English isn’t very strong. So having me there gave them the confidence they needed and my mum the comfort of having a woman take her to the washroom, etc.
Hospital Fashion … if you don’t laugh, you’ll cry.
It’s been an emotional rollercoaster, but happily with the care (the formerly known as) Toronto East General Hospital she is slowly recovering from several days of blood transfusions.
Happy to report that upon writing his my mum has been discharged from hospital and is back home in the care of 3 South Asian men: My Dad, My Uncle (her brother-in-law) and My 36-year old Brother. **sigh**.
Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers as her care at home will be questionable, to say the least.
Here she is … my mum with improved health in her hospital bed.
When I visited her in hospital, I was able to give her a manicure and pedicure all the while listening to her go on and on about how fat I’ve become, and how uncomfortable it has been in a shared room. We visited her at home and were finally able to give her the side-walker and cane I bought for her pre-Covid. She’s used both and has shared how much it’s helped give her some independence again to confidently walk to the pharmacy and nearby walk-in clinic.
Anyways, as I struggle to be a “good daughter” to my South Asian mum … I’ve done my best to wear an outfit that both makes me feel and look good, and doesn’t get too harshly criticized by family members. Hope it provides some outfit inspo for you.
Top is from H&M; Skirt is from Shein and the Sandals are Sketchers.
If you’re anything like me – you live for dressing up for a good THEME!
I’m not talking about a “Rose Garden Party” or typical “White Party” on a boat… (although I’d totally love rocking an outfit for either of those themes as well **wink**). What we were thinking was more accessible, everyday cosplay. More like the idea of “cosplay-lite” for a theme party. And since such events are few in Toronto, my partner Matty Duffy and I decided to host some ourselves.
Casual Cosplay at The Comedy Cinema X Comedians … alliteration for the win!
Our first screening will be the Mel Brook’s classic: Robin Hood Men In Tights!
Introducing THE COMEDY CINEMA x COMEDIANS …Every Wednesday beginning August 31st at 8pm at The Cameron House (408 Queen St. West) we will be screening a funny movie from our personal collection with a local comedian who will base their entire set on the movie!
Themed outfit inspirations and Costumes are strongly encouraged.
Popcorn and candy will be provided. Trivia and Prizes too!
Positive vibes, laughter and good times are certain!
HUMPDAY WEDNESDAYS just got a heck of a lot better, am I right? 🙂
Young people laugh at comedy movie in cinema theatre. Young people laughing at cinema watching amusing comedy. Cheerful people watching comedy film in slow motion
Here’s the movie screening line-up starting August 31st until the end of the year. Hope you can join us for one, some of ALL of these fun themed parties at The Cameron House’s Backroom!
It’s been 30C for the last week in Toronto… which means this dressing in light airy fabrics as much as possible.
This backless Tatyana frock did just that for me and was worn many times this summer!
It doesn’t hurt that there are orange flamingos all over a navy blue background either. 😉
As I’ve gotten older Ive noticed that being out in the sun really has a negative effect on me. So wearing hats are a must on really hot, sunny days. I picked up this wicker newsie boy cap from Public Butter for $12.
This little wicker flamingo purse had been rescued from my massive closet cleanup that seems to be never ending. How I could let such a lovely item go unused for so long, I don’t know.
Speaking of flamingos, ready for episode 3 of The Hilarious Adventures of Fil Mango?
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Layered skirt. Also called tiered skirt layered skirts are skirts that have layers of fabric attached to each other at the hemline. The length and width of each layer may be the same or may vary. Each gives a different look. The fabric used may or may not be the same.
How ahead of the curve was I having this layered ruffled hem skirt in my closet?
Mine is an oldie from Forever21+
I paired it with a vintage Notorious B.I.G. tee and my sunhat and sunnies for an easy look for these hot weather days. Tucking in the tee’s sleeves help give me that ‘shoulder pad’ look that’s so fashionable right now.
Since the outfit was simple black and white tones, adding a pop of colour with my fringed earrings and my pink Kate Spade side-body purse helped bring out the pink in my sunhat too.
Oh – before I forget, here’s episode 2 in the Fil Mango saga …
Have you gotten into the ruffled hem yourself? Why or Why not? How else would you style such a skirt?
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